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Mar 03 2026CRIME

Risk Scores Work for Men with Low IQ and Past Sexual Crimes

The use of risk calculators has become a standard part of how courts and treatment programs handle people who commit crimes. These tools were created in the 1990s and later, and they help decide sentences, therapy plans, and how to keep society safe after release. Most of these tools were made using

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Mar 03 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin’s Quick Surge: A Short‑Covering Story

Bitcoin jumped close to $70, 000 on Monday after a weekend dip that came as U. S. forces launched strikes against Iran. The price then steadied around $69, 000. The rally follows a long‑term decline that cut the coin’s value by half, dampening investor confidence. Some traders believe the rise

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions: A Reality Check

Iran has a sizable amount of uranium that could, in theory, be turned into bombs. But turning that material into a functioning weapon requires far more than the raw fuel. The country’s main enrichment plants, Natanz and Fordow, were hit hard in 2025. The damage is still there and rebuilding would ta

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Mar 03 2026HEALTH

Paths of Drinking: From Teens to Seniors

The study looks at how people’s drinking habits change from age 12 up to 65. It uses a statistical tool called Bayesian simulation and another called simulated annealing to figure out how likely it is that someone will move from one drinking level to another. The four levels are low, medium, h

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

US Moves and the Cost of Power Plays

The United States and Israel carried out a large military strike on Iran over the weekend, targeting the nation’s leadership. Reports say that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and many of his top aides were killed in the attack. The Iranian Red Crescent has announced that more than 550 people died, and at lea

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Mar 03 2026FINANCE

Rethinking a “Penny” Flyer: Why Gogo Might Be Too Hazy

Gogo, the company that sells internet to business jets, had a big jump in price yesterday. It climbed 12%, and people were trading a lot more than usual. The rise came after the firm released its fourth‑quarter results for 2025, which showed higher earnings than many had expected. The stock has boun

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Mar 03 2026FINANCE

Big Share Buyback and Shifting TV Trends

Versant has decided to return a large amount of money to its investors by buying back one billion dollars worth of shares. The announcement sent the company’s stock up six percent before the market opened, showing that investors are pleased with the move. The decision comes after Versant spun off i

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Dubai Under Fire: A Business Trip Turns Into a Survival Story

Kristy Ellmer, a consultant from New Hampshire, was in Dubai for a mix of work and leisure when sudden explosions shook the city. Her husband, Matt Carwell, and she were on a beach break when they first felt the shudder of an attack. The air crackled with distant blasts, and white smoke rose above t

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Mar 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Nintendo Announces Quick Indie Games Preview for Switch

Nintendo is gearing up to showcase a short stream of indie titles set to launch on both the Switch and its newer version. The event will take place tomorrow, March 3rd, at 6am PT (9am ET, 2pm GMT). Viewers can tune in via YouTube or Twitch. The broadcast promises about fifteen minutes of news, focus

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Iran’s First Drone Boat Attack Hits Oil Tanker

A tanker that flies under the flag of the Marshall Islands became the first ship struck by an Iranian unmanned boat during this conflict. The incident happened near Muscat, Oman, on March 1. At first, people thought a missile had hit the vessel. Later, UK maritime authorities confirmed that a

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